CNC Milling Setter / Operator - Lates

First Base; Derby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operator to join their Derby manufacturing team in a permanent, 36.5-hour per week role. The ideal candidate will set and operate CNC milling machines, ensuring high accuracy and quality in a high-precision environment.

Key requirements include experience with Heidenhain controls, reading engineering drawings, and a background in aerospace standards. Apprenticeship training and 3+ years in a similar role are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating Heidenhain-controlled CNC milling machines.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Apprentice-trained with relevant engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Use and control CNC programmes in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Read and understand CNC code to the level required for machine setting and operation.
• Set up CNC milling machines using the required workholding and tooling.
• Edit CNC programmes where required.
• Complete machining operations accurately and in line with Job Card instructions.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and engineering standards.

Skills

CNC Milling

Aerospace standards

Blueprint reading

Heidenhain controls

High-precision

Low-volume

3 years exp

Apprentice trained

Offsets & tooling

Machine setup

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

CNC Milling Setter / Operator 7029

Location: Derby

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent

First Base Employment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced CNC Milling Setter / Operator to join their Manufacturing Department in Derby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Milling Setter / Operator with proven experience within a high-precision manufacturing environment to join an established team and develop their skills further.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines, ensuring components are produced efficiently, accurately and in line with the required quality and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities of a CNC Miller Setter Operator:

• Use and control CNC programmes in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Read and understand CNC code to the level required for machine setting and operation.
• Understand and adjust set-up parameters, including datum setting, tool length and tool wear offsets.
• Set up CNC milling machines using the required workholding and tooling.
• Edit CNC programmes where required.
• Complete machining operations efficiently and accurately in line with Job Card instructions and required output levels.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and engineering standards.

Key skills of a CNC Miller Setter Operator:

• Previous experience working to Aerospace standards.
• Proven experience as a CNC Milling Setter / Operator.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience setting and operating Heidenhain-controlled CNC milling machines.
• Experience working within a high-precision, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ideally around 3 years' experience in a similar CNC Milling Setter / Operator position.
• Ideally apprentice trained with relevant engineering qualifications.
• Good understanding of CNC programming, offsets, tooling and machine set-up.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently within a precision engineering environment.
• Demonstrates values aligned with Respect, Integrity, Safety and Excellence.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller looking to join a growing precision engineering environment and further develop their skills within a permanent position.